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Churchill weather in January (Manitoba, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Churchill during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Churchill generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -21°C. But by evening, they drop to around -28°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Churchill in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Churchill. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Churchill climate page with graphs.

 

Churchill, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -28°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
* Data from: Churchil, Canada (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Churchill in January?

Visitors traveling to Churchill should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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